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“Our relations do not depend solely on the Israeli-Palestinian issue; they are based on much broader foundations,” said the Israeli President to the Australian PM
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“We extend our solidarity to all those carrying the weight of trauma and loss,” Albanese told lawmakers following a moment of silence for the Bondi Beach victims in Australia’s Parliment
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“This royal commission will help ensure our institutions are equipped to protect communities, prevent extremism and uphold the values of respect and inclusion that define our nation.”
The prime minister apologizes for the anguish felt by Jewish Australians and signals tougher hate laws
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Day of reflection marked by candlelight, silence, and political backlash over limited inquiry into terror attack
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Father and son reportedly underwent military-style training in the Philippines weeks before deadly Hanukkah attack, Albanese says
“No, I do not accept this connection,” Albanese said, calling the suggestion “an unfounded and dangerous shortcut.”
"This is a targeted attack on Australian Jews on the first day of Hanukkah. This is an act of anti-Semitism, pure anti-Semitism, that has struck our people"
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Jewish women were egged Saturday night, with the perpetrators fleeing in their vehicle in Sydney • The next morning, residents woke to find 'f*ck Jews' spray-painted on their property
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Law enforcement discovered an RV loaded with explosives in Sydney, with the address of a synagogue found inside written on a piece of paper
The fire caused severe burns to one as masked men set fire to the Adass Israel synagogue, doing extensive damage to the building, including Torah scrolls
The United States in recent years has looked to bolster its relationship with Australia, as part of a strategy to counter China in the Asia-Pacific region
The accident is Australia’s deadliest since 2007
The fate of the reef has been a source of tension between Canberra and UNESCO, which has threatened to deem the world's largest coral system 'in danger'
China accused the three countries of jeopardizing nuclear nonproliferation efforts
China has already warned that AUKUS risked setting off an arms race
US reportedly has plans for 'squadron operations facility' in northern Australia to service the bombers
Lapid thanked Albanese for Australia's involvement in the fight against antisemitism and BDS
'I look forward to leading a government that makes Australians proud,' says Albanese
Labor win represents 'upheaval,' says Morrison in concession speech